The Spirit of Python Against the Return of Christ

The reality is that the Body of Christ is rapidly approaching the closing of the Church Age. Thus, the TRANSITION into the Messianic Age (Kingdom) is suddenly taking shape. This ‘Transition’ is the ‘Watch period’ that requires the Church of Christ to be highly vigilant - alert at all times (be attentive and ready) and fully discerning [Luke 21:25-36].

Now, take note of Matthew 23 when Jesus’ Ministry is coming to an end (believed to be the last public discourse), and He is addressing the crowd plus His disciples. He brings to their attention, with laser focus on the Scribes and Pharisees; the embodiment of Israel’s religion and its authority having persistently strongly opposed Him and His Ministry. “They were two largely distinct groups; the Pharisees were members of a splinter group during the Second Temple period (between 516 BCE and 70 CE), they were the conservatives, believing in a resurrection, an afterlife, angels, and a final judgment. They viewed Moses as the supreme leader of their religion. Holding to a high view of written Law (Torah) and “the traditions of the fathers.” They were considered ‘religious authority body’ as they shouldered the expertise of interpretations of the written Law (Torah) and asked the Children of Israel to ‘strictly’ adhere to it. While on the other hand the Scribes were legal experts of Jewish law and could draft legal documents (contracts for marriage, divorce, loans, inheritance, mortgages, the sale of land, and the like). Every village had at least one scribe. Based on Jewish traditions where culture (systems and structure of society) was derived from way of worship we can deduce the partial overlap of membership of the two groups.”

And so, He indicts them of hypocrisy and lawlessness; an outward performance [public persona] yet lacks inward heart change [private persona]). They disguised themselves to be (self) righteous except; they were corrupt; self-seeking, prideful, ambitious and scrupulously unjust (abuse of power). Overall, they were wicked in their hearts for they deceived the Children of Israel. Those who followed the Pharisees and scribes were being kept from (failing to experience/not encountering/falling short of) following God.

Subsequently, He refers to them as “You Snakes! You Brood of Vipers!” (offspring/children of snakes-John 8:31-59).

In this case, Jesus is using the statement as metaphor/figure of speech to infer that they were backed/powered/influenced into action of hypocrisy and lawlessness by the same demonic Spirit that ‘slithered’ in the Garden of Eden. Satan disguised Himself as the Serpent and deceived Eve, we all know what happened after. It is for this reason that He states that they are like their Father-Satan.

Now, we witness through the Gospels the regular confrontations Jesus had with the Scribes and Pharisees (even the Sadducees the elite class of Israel) for they constantly challenged Him on His ‘Knowledge and understanding’ of God’s law…Then His response and explanation (Truth) would be unfavourable thereby challenging their authority and power -John 8:1-11.

Because of this, they officially rejected the Messiah and His Ways [becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, recognizing and understanding His Truth more clearly].

Today, history repeats itself. The Kingdom of God is at hand once again hence the transition period. Unfortunately, the dynamics written in the Gospels are similarly upon us. This is because many Christians with/seeking Kingdom Mindset (Spirit led/followers of Christ) are finding themselves under attack from ‘the Pride of the correct doctrine’. They are the today’s ‘legal experts’ of the Bible, upholding it as legal document with extra-precise words and ‘strict rules for living’. They RESTRICT and RESTRAIN ‘led by the Spirit/anointing’ but only show ‘acceptance’ when you adhere strictly to ‘their/our’ church doctrine, teachings, and traditions. Because of their ‘sound knowledge and interpretation of the Bible’…they have ‘infiltrated’ the Children of God/Body of Christ/Church of Christ that is to usher/prepare the way upon the return of the Bridegroom.

Given the times, the Holy Spirit indicates that they are ‘among us’. Just like the Scribes and Pharisees of old, today this direct demonic influence on person or group of people is referred to as “the Spirit of Python”. Why Python? By nature, snakes are sneaky, subtle and stealth without causing alarm. They can slither through the smallest cracks and are not easily detectable. They tend to camouflage with the environment to sneak on the prey. And in this case, when a python traps the prey, it coils their muscular bodies around it which causes suffocation. Then tightens their muscles to constrict the blood flow thereby, crushing and killing before it can devour it.

In other words, “the Spirit of Python” is a coiling spirit that works to squeeze out the breath of life (the Holy Spirit) and cut off your lifeline IN Christ. Thus, edging one out or hindering them from the personal experience of God and His redemptive plans and purposes often referred to as ‘The Will of God’. How does it do this? It seeks to apply pressure (distress and oppression) by reminding you of your past (victim mindset), intimidating you with ‘godly advice’, surrounding you with influences that tempt you to compromise on the personal Word of God- Word of knowledge and prophecy, instilling fear and anxiety in you, and daunting you with words of doubt a like “Did the Holy Spirit really tell you that?”

Now, because how it operates/manoeuvrers. This demonic Spirit is a territorial Spirit ‘on guard’. Hence, it gathers/collects information about destinies; callings - Mantles and Anointings, level of Spiritual Authority and Ranking. Then launching attacks on your life (Spiritual Warfare) through slander and gossip with malicious intention (spiritual chains). In the end, one finds themselves weary, losing the desire to pray and fast, in constant worry and anxious, and overwhelmed with life often birthed from a bleak (no hope, no faith/trust, no love) perspective of God’s Word. All this breeds the Spirit of offense and being repelled away from Christ. Consequently, many cannot become what God assigned them to be in life.

Another thing worth noting is that the “the Spirit of Python” loves to hang around or ‘serve’ people with money/riches (mammon worship), people with authority and power (control and manipulate) and people with Godly influence and impact (corrupt and defile). It is for this reason that it camouflages well in religious institutions.  In this case, a believer of Christ but not Spirit led - 1 Corinthians 2:14-16. Therefore, it slithers through a carnal and affiliate believer; many of those who keep up ‘the appearance of goodness [Matthew 7:21-23].’

Beware of them!!! just like in the time of the physical presence of Jesus Christ and His Ministry where the Scribes and Pharisees were His direct adversaries. In these Last days the same demonic Spirit “brood of vipers” rears its head once again, against the return of Jesus Christ. The End of the Age has come with wickedness and lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2 & 2 Timothy 3) which thrives from a lot of deception and activity of errors - Matthew 24:4, 10-12. “The Spirit of Python” is the demonic influence behind this by infiltrating the Body of Christ to deceive the Family of God. This is manifesting through manipulation (influence/control) and perversion (distort/corruption) of authority with fear, slander and gossip. In attempt to apply pressure (squeeze ‘life’ out of you) on End Time Mantles and Anointings especially the Apostolic and Prophetic anointings (‘Watchmen of the Lord -Ezekiel 33:1-11) by cunningly sowing seeds of doubt and fear on God’s Word (Matthew 13). Remember it is not after your belief of who Christ is ‘salvation in Christ’, rather after ‘YOUR ASSIGNMENT’ IN-Christ which is birthed through Mantles and Anointings by the HOLY SPIRIT ‘the Will of God in your life’ – ‘the cost of the oil’ that will usher The Return of Christ

Therefore, more than ever the Holy Spirit- the Lord of Harvest calls us to discern WITH PRUDENCE and not be easily fooled by the appearances of goodness [Matthew 7:21-23] but pray with revelation that you may perceive their hidden evil motives.

Like the Scribes and Pharisees in the Gospels, they intended to;

1. Keep the Children of God from Messianic Kingdom by taking advantage and misuse of justice to widows, afflicting the righteous and shows no compassion to the poor. Do not be fooled by ‘open display of helping or donating to the needy.’
2. Deceive Babes IN Christ to eternal destruction using narrow views of God’s Word laced with personal convictions and doctrines of men which become a yoke of legalism and technicalities.
3. Stir our hearts into materialism (lust and covetousness) by openly demonstrating their love for worldly things and self-indulgence above God’s things which is a sign of are inward corruption.
4. ‘Demonstrate’ powers by prophesying ‘in Jesus’ name’ and drive out demons and perform ‘many miracles’ but they are not of God nor backed by the Holy Spirit.

Satan’s agenda in this Last Age is to mislead as many as possible. It is for this reason, “the Spirit of Python” works closely with Jezebel Spirit (seeks to rule outside the law and jurisdiction of Christ – usurpers of Authority and Power), Leviathan Spirit (Prides self against the law and jurisdiction of Christ – challenger of Authority and Power of Christ), the Absalom Spirit (seeks to disrupt and overthrow - subvert the Authority and Power of Christ), an Orphan Spirit (seeks to isolate/alienate outside of Christ – operates outside the Spirit of Sonship IN Christ), the Spirit of Balaam (seeks to satisfy their flesh desires from a greedy and covetous heart – against the Spirit of God), and the Spirit of Baal seeks to worship creations or man-made other than the one true God and His Word through Christ – against the Word of God).

Therefore, “Watch out!” cries the Holy Spirit. “Be on your guard!”  He urges us, for this demonic Spirit is after the End Time Assignments that will usher the return of Christ. It is seeking any opportunity to trap, suffocate and constrict the Chosen Ones devouring them out of God’s Will.

Therefore, continuously stay in the Word of God, pray fervently and Walk in the Spirit.

Just as Jannes and Jambres [the court magicians of Egypt] opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, unqualified and worthless [as teachers] in regard to the faith. 9 But they will not get very far, for their meaningless nonsense and ignorance will become obvious to everyone, as was that of Jannes and Jambres.

2 Timothy 3:8-9